"Men become what they dream.
You have dreamed well."
Monday, February 16, 2009
Men Become What They Dream
It might seem there is no purpose in our dreaming (not the nighttime dreams but those where we imagine a different world). Some say imagining that way will keep us from living where we have been planted. Others say a dream is what will make us into more than what we had been. Putting a dream on a shelf for awhile doesn't make it go away but the most powerful dreams are those we move toward with our actions.
In the film Gray Owl (1999 film based on a true story), one of the chiefs said, what to me is the ultimate statement on dreams and the kind of compliment that it seems we would all love to hear at the end of our lives:
Archie Gray Owl had dreamed strongly, and his dreams as a boy led to the man he became. Nothing stopped him. The movie was good-- surprisingly so. At first Pierce Brosnan seemed like an odd choice to play the lead character, Archie Gray Owl, but it turned out, he was an inspired choice (especially if you see what the real Archie looked like). It is a story of living a dream against all odds. It's not a film with a lot of action but one steeped in the atmosphere of the life it was about as well as the land where it had been planted. I recommend it for nature, inspiration, fun, and its exploration of living a dream. It is also a reminder-- living a dream is not without cost.
How many of us have a dream from childhood that we leave behind because it's impractical? Sometimes circumstances force those choices. Might some of them return when we grow old?
The point of the movie was a dream involves seeing not just who we are but who we want to be. Powerful dreams are those where we decide what elements are needed to live that dream and step by step we set about learning or making them part of ourselves.
Available on Amazon Prime --https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Owl-Pierce-Brosnan/dp/B07HDWD2HT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=308RBHSEN6WVR&keywords=grey+owl&qid=1677949373&sprefix=grey+owl%2Caps%2C1013&sr=8-2
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My girlfriend's father is 92 and has been writing his memoirs for his family. I helped him edit his work, and his writing about his life was most interesting to me. Among other things, he knew Grey Owl. His writing about Grey Owl took up almost half his memoirs, he was so impressed and taken by the man. It was interesting to me to read this very personal account of a truly fascinating man. I'd like to see the film too.
This movie is on my "must see" list. Thank you, Rain.
You are right about dreams. We must do our part to make them come true. Martin Luther King is a classic example of that. While his dream didn't come true in his lifetime, he set the stage for President Obama.
Sounds like a "must see" to me. Hopefully as part of my next film festival!!!!!!!!
I've gotta see this one!
Thanks for the recommendation and the beautiful true words,
Much love, M
I love the idea of taking actions towards making dreams come true. This is a very positive directive. I am looking forwrd to seeing Grey Owl.
Anne, thank you for sharing that information as it adds to the story here. Archie was one of those men who stepped out on his beliefs and his wisdom regarding the environment is relevant today. So few people experience wilderness and therefore believe it's not needed. It takes someone who can paint a picture to them of why it matters that makes the difference on what others will do. It takes raising awareness and stirring emotions to get people interested and willing to step and say this matters.
Wow. Thanks for this. I've never heard of this movie, and now I must also see it. The video (which I had to click to You Tube, because I couldn't get it intact from your site) was compelling.
Please upload the video again. Please do it asap. Zak
That video no longer exists, which is why I took away the link. The movie is still available through Amazon and the link to that is at the bottom of the post.
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